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720 coast of Valencia, in co-operation with the Spanish patriots. On his return to England, about the spring of 1812, the honor of knighthood was conferred upon him for his services in the Mediterranean.

At the general promotion, June 4, 1814, Sir George Eyre obtained a Colonelcy of Royal Marines. He was nominated a K.C.B. Jan. 2, 1815; and advanced to the rank of Rear-Admiral, Aug. 12, 1819. He is at present preparing to assume the command on the South American station.

Our officer married, Nov. 1, 1800, Georgiana, daughter of Sir George Cooke, of Wheatley, co. York, Baronet.



 officer is the eldest son of Robert Lambert, Esq. many years a Captain R.N. He entered the naval service at an early age, and in 1791 was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant by the late Hon. Sir William Cornwallis, in the East Indies. He served as such on board the Barfleur, of 98 guns, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Bowyer, and commanded by the late Lord Collingwood, in the memorable battle of June 1, 1794, after which he was made a Commander, into the Swift sloop of war. From that vessel he removed into the Suffolk, of 74 guns, as Flag-Captain to the late Admiral Rainier, with whom he served at the reduction of Ceylon, Amboyna, Banda, &c. &c. in the years 1795 and 1796. His post commission bears date April 11th in the latter year.

